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- Google Introduces $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit for 500M Windows 10 Usersby Aminu Abdullahi on April 7, 2026 at 7:31 pm
Google and Back Market’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit offers Windows 10 users a low-cost way to revive older PCs as support winds down. The post Google Introduces $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit for 500M Windows 10 Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
- ‘Stop Texting’: FBI Warning Drives Apple’s iPhone Messaging Updateby Aminu Abdullahi on April 7, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Apple is preparing encrypted RCS support for iPhone, a change that could make messaging with Android users more secure and reduce reliance on SMS. The post ‘Stop Texting’: FBI Warning Drives Apple’s iPhone Messaging Update appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 ‘High-End’ Update: Everything We Know So Farby Aminu Abdullahi on April 6, 2026 at 5:38 pm
Apple’s next AirPods could add AI-powered vision, gesture controls, and health tracking, turning earbuds into a smarter, context-aware assistant. The post Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 ‘High-End’ Update: Everything We Know So Far appeared first on TechRepublic.
- China Says Military-Grade Infrared Chips Could Cost 99% Lessby Kezia Jungco on April 6, 2026 at 3:54 pm
China says a new process could cut military-grade infrared chip costs by up to 99%, opening use in cars, factories, and consumer devices. The post China Says Military-Grade Infrared Chips Could Cost 99% Less appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 Rumors: A Closer Look at What’s Coming This Fallby Aminu Abdullahi on April 6, 2026 at 1:57 pm
Apple Watch Ultra 4 could deliver meaningful upgrades where it counts, with a focus on smarter performance, improved efficiency, and everyday usability. The post Apple Watch Ultra 4 Rumors: A Closer Look at What’s Coming This Fall appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone 18 Pro Leak Teases Key Features Ahead of September Launchby Aminu Abdullahi on April 6, 2026 at 1:36 pm
Apple’s next iPhone is already making waves. Early leaks hint at design changes, performance upgrades, and new features ahead of its expected debut. The post iPhone 18 Pro Leak Teases Key Features Ahead of September Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloadsby Joseph Ofonagoro on April 3, 2026 at 4:01 pm
NoVoice malware was found in 50 Android apps on Google Play, with 2.3 million downloads, by bypassing detection and targeting outdated devices. The post Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloads appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Report: Apple Testing AI-Powered ‘Alternative Words’ Feature for iPhone Keyboardby Aminu Abdullahi on April 2, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Apple is reportedly testing a smarter iPhone keyboard for iOS 27, with AI-powered word suggestions and improved autocorrect to enhance typing. The post Report: Apple Testing AI-Powered ‘Alternative Words’ Feature for iPhone Keyboard appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Quietly Fixes One of the Apple Watch’s Most Annoying Workout Issuesby Joseph Ofonagoro on April 2, 2026 at 2:23 pm
Apple’s watchOS 26.4 delivers a small but meaningful workout upgrade, making it easier to start sessions while adding minor updates and fixes. The post Apple Quietly Fixes One of the Apple Watch’s Most Annoying Workout Issues appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Mistral Raises $830M in Debt Financing to Build Nvidia-Powered AI Hub in Europeby Aminu Abdullahi on March 31, 2026 at 4:30 pm
An $830 million boost puts Mistral at the center of Europe’s bid to build its own AI infrastructure and reduce reliance on cloud services. The post Mistral Raises $830M in Debt Financing to Build Nvidia-Powered AI Hub in Europe appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Meta Expands Smart Glasses Line With Prescription-First Ray-Ban Modelsby David Curry on March 31, 2026 at 2:48 pm
Meta is launching new Ray-Ban smart glasses built for prescription users, signaling a stronger push into AI-powered wearables and everyday smart tech. The post Meta Expands Smart Glasses Line With Prescription-First Ray-Ban Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Mac Studio 2026: New Leaks Tease M5 Power, Price, and Launch Timelineby Aminu Abdullahi on March 31, 2026 at 2:28 pm
New leaks reveal Apple’s M5 Mac Studio with major performance upgrades, a shifting release timeline, and rising prices. Here’s what we know so far. The post Mac Studio 2026: New Leaks Tease M5 Power, Price, and Launch Timeline appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google’s Android 17 Beta 3 Is Here: What’s New Ahead of the Final Releaseby Joseph Ofonagoro on March 30, 2026 at 3:15 pm
Android 17 Beta 3 focuses on stability, security, and refinements as Google prepares for release, giving developers a near-final platform to test apps. The post Google’s Android 17 Beta 3 Is Here: What’s New Ahead of the Final Release appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Mac Pro Is Dead: Apple Shuts Down Its High-End Desktop Lineby Aminu Abdullahi on March 30, 2026 at 1:28 pm
Apple discontinues the Mac Pro, ending its high-end desktop line as it shifts focus to the Mac Studio and Apple silicon-powered systems. The post Mac Pro Is Dead: Apple Shuts Down Its High-End Desktop Line appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone’s Next Upgrade: Siri Could Soon Run on Gemini, Claude, and Moreby Aminu Abdullahi on March 27, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Apple may open Siri to rival AI models like Gemini and Claude in iOS 27, signaling a shift toward a more flexible, app-based AI ecosystem. The post iPhone’s Next Upgrade: Siri Could Soon Run on Gemini, Claude, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone Faces Major Design Hurdleby Joseph Ofonagoro on March 27, 2026 at 12:58 pm
Apple is reportedly planning a major iPhone redesign, but new leaks suggest the timeline may not be as straightforward as expected. The post Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone Faces Major Design Hurdle appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Millions of UK iPhone Users Will Need to Verify Their Age — Here’s Whyby J.R. Johnivan on March 26, 2026 at 6:29 pm
Apple’s latest iOS update adds some new features and fixes several bugs — but it also introduces mandatory age verification for users in the United Kingdom. The post Millions of UK iPhone Users Will Need to Verify Their Age — Here’s Why appeared first on TechRepublic.
- TP-Link Fixes Bug That Lets Hackers Take Over Routers Without a Passwordby Joseph Ofonagoro on March 26, 2026 at 3:12 pm
TP-Link patched high-severity Archer NX router flaws, including one that could let attackers upload rogue firmware without authentication. The post TP-Link Fixes Bug That Lets Hackers Take Over Routers Without a Password appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Releases iOS 26.4: AI Playlists, Keyboard Fix, and 13 New Featuresby Aminu Abdullahi on March 25, 2026 at 1:25 pm
Apple’s iOS 26.4 adds AI playlist creation, eight new emoji, better keyboard accuracy, and new Family Sharing payment options. The post Apple Releases iOS 26.4: AI Playlists, Keyboard Fix, and 13 New Features appeared first on TechRepublic.
- US Bans New Foreign-Made Routers, Citing ‘Unacceptable’ Security Risksby Aminu Abdullahi on March 24, 2026 at 7:09 pm
The FCC bans new foreign-made routers over national security risks, a move that could reshape the US tech supply chain and impact pricing and availability. The post US Bans New Foreign-Made Routers, Citing ‘Unacceptable’ Security Risks appeared first on TechRepublic.